For you, soap encompasses a portion of your day. For me, it’s most of my day. I’m creating or selling or writing or researching about soap. I learn much, mostly in interacting with people or researching products & ingredients. From time to time, I’d like to share some of my insights about soapmaking, small business or daily life. I invite you to join my journey.
Winter Skin Survival
Cold weather is always challenging for keeping skin hydrated. The chill and wind batters skin, particularly hands and face. What to do? I have suffered with ragged winter skin on my fingers for years. What I've learned -- ingredients and frequency are the best tools....
Know Your Ingredients – Face Oils
I made this product because I fell in love with face oils, but I hadn't found a commercially made oil that really worked for me. In researching the different components of the oils, I realized that different customers will be looking for different benefits in the oil...
What makes soap special?
Why Is Soap Special? Soap is for cleaning, but the ingredients in soap make it special. The moisturizing agents leave your skin soft. I have one friend who exclaims that this soap has "changed her skin." However, soap becomes personal with the scent. Everyone has a...
